Cuban Rice & Beans

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoon tomato sauce
• 1 Teaspoon Sofrito
• 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
• 2 Packets Sazon without Annatto
• 1 Packet Sazon with Annatto and Corriander
• 1 Can Small Red Beans
• 1 1/2 Cups rice
• 1/2 Teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add tomato sauce, garlic, sofrito and sazon, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Transfer liquid from can red beans to measuring cup; add enough water to measure 3½ cups. Add liquid to pot; bring to boil. Add beans, rice and sugar; stir. Bring rice mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 min.
3. Remove rice from heat. Let sit until rice becomes tender, 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Divide evenly among serving bowls.